Chennai Super Kings| CSK IPL 2026 Squad & Overview

Chennai Super Kings head into the IPL 2026 season with renewed confidence and a squad designed to mount another serious title challenge. Led by skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and guided by the invaluable presence of mentor MS Dhoni, the five-time champions have focused on maintaining the right blend of stability, experience and strategic auction additions. With a dependable core, promising young Indian talent and seasoned overseas campaigners, CSK appear well prepared to compete strongly and reaffirm their status as one of the most consistent and formidable teams in the tournament.

Chennai Super Kings IPL 2026 Overview

Category	Details
Team Name	Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Established	2008
Ownership	Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd
Home Venue	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Captain (IPL 2026)	Ruturaj Gaikwad
Mentor	MS Dhoni
Head Coach	Stephen Fleming
IPL Championships	5 titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)
Team Identity	Balanced squad with a strong spin unit and reliable batting line-up
Key Objective for 2026	Sustained consistency, nurturing young talent and a strong push for another title

WK/Batsman

All Rounders

Bowlers

Chennai Super Kings Support Staff for IPL 2026

Role	Name
Head Coach	Stephen Fleming
Batting Coach	Michael Hussey
Bowling Consultant	Eric Simons
Assistant Bowling Coach	Sridharan Sriram
Fielding Coach	Rajiv Kumar
Team Physio	Tommy Simsek
Strength & Conditioning Coach	Gregory King
Team Doctor	Madhu Thottappillil
Analysts & Support Team	Performance analysts and logistics staff